Temporary Legal Executive Assistant – Corporate

About the role

Our client, a prestigious US law firm based in the City of London, is seeking a confident and well‑rounded Temporary Legal Executive Assistant to support the Head of Corporate. This busy, hands‑on position is an ongoing temporary assignment offering hybrid working and a generous salary.

Key responsibilities

• Manage extensive diaries across multiple time zones and schedule meetings, conferences and departmental activities.
• Arrange complex travel and accommodation, prepare itineraries and process travel expenses.
• Prepare, edit and proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain client contact, open new files and keep all client and general files up to date.
• Process lawyers’ weekly timesheets promptly.
• Oversee inboxes and e‑filing systems.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of Legal PA/EA or secretarial experience within a City law firm.
• Demonstrated corporate law experience.
• Strong professional attitude and ability to work effectively in a team.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

What we offer

• Generous salary.
• Hybrid working model – 4 days in the office, 2 days remote.
• Ongoing temporary assignment with potential for extension.